Bear Grips Pro ShopsBoat Club Hoodies and Sweatshirts for Members and Crews
- Pullover hoodies, crewneck sweatshirts, and zip-ups available.
- Premium and budget options across cotton-fleece and performance-fleece blends.
- No minimum order, members buy their own size.
- US-printed or embroidered, free shipping, about a week to deliver.
Boat club hoodies and sweatshirts sell hardest in two windows of the year: spring fitting-out weekends when temperatures still drop overnight, and fall haul-out weekends when the boatyard is cold. A branded club hoodie covers both. Members buy one in March and wear it through November. Pro Shops lets boat clubs stock hoodies in the member store with no minimum, no inventory, and a healthy margin on every sale.
Hoodie Styles for Boat Club Stores
The standard boat club hoodie lineup:
- Bear Grips Comfort Soft Hoodie. Soft cotton-fleece blend, holds a print or embroidery cleanly, premium hand-feel. Free base: $44.94. VIP base: $36.88.
- Champion Performance Hoodie (Unisex). The premium pick. Champion brand recognition lifts the perceived value. Free base: $53.93. VIP base: $45.88.
- Gildan Classic Zip-Up Hoodie. The zip-up version for layering on cool early-season weekends or post-race dinners on the patio. Free base: $49.92. VIP base: $41.88.
- Champion Crewneck Sweatshirt (Unisex). Crewneck format for members who prefer the classic crew silhouette over a hood. A staple in yacht club stores. Free base: $49.92. VIP base: $41.88.
Crewneck Sweatshirt vs Hoodie for the Clubhouse
Yacht clubs with formal dress code rules often prefer crewneck sweatshirts over hoodies for clubhouse wear. The Champion Crewneck reads more polished. Members can layer it over a polo without breaking dress code.
Active boat clubs (sailing programs, racing fleets, community boating organizations) tend toward hoodies. The hood is functional on a cold dawn race start. The pullover format and front pocket are member favorites.
Many clubs stock both. The crewneck in club colors as the formal piece. The hoodie as the active-day piece. Two pieces, two price points, members pick the right one for the day.
Bear Grips Pro Shops: Custom Apparel for Your Team. No Minimums. Free Shipping.Print vs Embroidery on Boat Club Hoodies
Hoodies and sweatshirts in boat club stores can use either print or embroidery. The split:
Print reads larger and shows full-color logos. Best for hoodies featuring a regatta design, an anniversary year, or a port-of-call graphic across the back. Front prints typically run small (chest patch) or medium (full chest).
Embroidery reads as more formal and ages beautifully. Best for the standard member hoodie with the club burgee on the left chest. Embroidery holds up through years of washing without fading.
Most boat clubs run embroidered chest-burgee on the standard member hoodie and reserve full-print designs for event-specific pieces.
Hoodie Revenue in a Boat Club Store
Hoodies are the higher-margin item in a boat club store. The math at a typical 120-member club:
| Apparel Type | Buyers | Margin | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Member polos | 72 (60%) | $14 | $1,008 |
| Hoodies / sweatshirts | 48 (40%) | $22 | $1,056 |
| Hats | 36 (30%) | $10 | $360 |
Hoodies are roughly 40% of the buyer base but contribute the highest single-item margin. A boat club that stocks polos plus hoodies plus hats sees revenue around $2,400 per year on a 120-member club. See the full boat club revenue math post for projections across club sizes.
Add Hoodies to Your Boat Club Store
Higher-margin warm-layer apparel for spring and fall. Members order their own size, ships free.
Start FreeFrequently Asked Questions
What is the most popular boat club hoodie style?
The Bear Grips Comfort Soft Hoodie is the default member hoodie. The Champion Performance Hoodie is the premium upsell. Most clubs stock both at different price points to give members a choice.
Can a yacht club add a crewneck sweatshirt without a hood?
Yes. The Champion Crewneck Sweatshirt is available in unisex sizing. Many yacht clubs prefer the crewneck over a hood for clubhouse-friendly silhouette.
Can the club burgee be embroidered on a hoodie?
Yes. Hoodies can be embroidered or printed. Most boat clubs run embroidered burgee on the left chest for the standard member hoodie and reserve print for event-specific designs.
How long does a custom boat club hoodie take to ship?
Most hoodies ship from US print partners in 4 to 6 business days and arrive in about a week to ten days. Free shipping to each member.
